To address environmental sustainability, the Village of DeForest collaborated with a graduate student who developed a framework to determine varied levels of protection of natural areas that allows for a variety of development. The goal of the project was to protect surface water quality by reducing the phosphorus load entering the Yahara River from untreated […]
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Following a comprehensive evaluation of information technology operations within Chippewa County and its neighboring counties, a Wisconsin School of Business graduate student recommended a phased implementation plan for balancing workloads and improving efficiencies within the county’s IT department. This report includes an analysis of existing department processes and compares these with staffing levels and workload […]
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A group of students conducted in-depth research into areas of Chippewa County’s IT department, including ticket management, system categorization, and staff training with the goal of addressing efficiency and effectiveness. They ultimately recommended five strategic solutions that address current challenges and potential future developments. UniverCity Alliance contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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To better understand how to engage youth in local government, this report considers potential barriers, opportunities, and models for youth participation in local governance. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth face a number of health disparities, including increased mental health conditions and suicidal ideation and attempts (Russel & Fish, 2016), as well as behavioral risks such as substance use (Talley et al., 2014). The LGBTQ community makes up 4% of the total population of Wisconsin […]
To continue engaging the community, the Substance Prevention Society and the Milton Youth Coalition are interested in using social media. This toolkit offers tools and strategies to navigate the social media landscape for youth. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Undergraduate sociology students researched the history of Milton to inform a survey designed to learn how Milton youth think about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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This report analyzes the feasibility of regionalizing the shared-ride taxi (SRT) systems for the Wisconsin cities of Hudson, New Richmond, and River Falls. Currently, all three nearby cities operate their own SRT service. Administrative tasks are duplicated, and clients typically can only travel within their own city. Regionalization would allow residents to travel between the […]
Interdisciplinary engineering students offered recommendations for reaching a wider audience of people and encouraging them to participate in official city boards, committees, commissions, and councils. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
As River Falls looks to relocate its composting facility, engineering students designed plans for a site with added services like electronic waste recycling and residential organic waste collection. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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